Nuno Espirito Santo digs his own grave as West Ham sack inevitable after Chelsea scenes
David Sullivan runs the risk of being just as gutless as Nuno Espirito Santo if the West Ham boss remains in charge after defeat to Chelsea.
Jarrod Bowen was fortunate to open the scoring at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, 31 January, but there was no luck involved as Crysencio Summerville scored again to double the visitors’ lead.
With Leeds United being battered by Arsenal, it was the perfect chance for the Hammers to move closer to Premier League safety, but everything unravelled in the space of 13 minutes.
Any experienced manager, which Nuno very much is, should have been able to see out a two-goal lead, even away from home, but the former Wolves figure somehow managed it in style.
Nuno Espirito Santo has just managed his last game at West Ham
Joao Pedro came on at half-time, rejuvenating some hope in the 57th minute, and just 13 minutes later, the Blues had equalised through Marc Cucurella, despite all looking lost at the half-time break.
But before the second goal, Nuno had a chance to make some key changes, with Liam Rosenior‘s side completely running the show while searching for the equaliser in West London.
The one change he made, however, was attacking midfielder Pablo being replaced by centre-back Max Kilman, and it is no secret just how much West Ham fans hate the former Wolves defender.
His first act was to pass the ball straight out of play, miscuing a pass to his teammate, and before the Hammers knew it, Alphonse Areola was picking the ball out of the back of his net.
David Sullivan simply has to make a change in East London
Mick Brown revealed to Football Insider that Nuno very much remains under pressure at the London Stadium, and calls for his sacking will be even louder after Enzo Fernandez‘s last-gasp winner.
What was an incredible performance from the away side, quickly turned the away section of the stadium toxic, and Sullivan has now been left with no choice but to go back into the market for a new manager.
Had the Hammers held onto all three points, they would have been two points from safety, but by the time Callum Wilson and Adama Traore had been brought on, it was far too late.
The pendulum had swung in Chelsea’s favour. All signs pointed towards Rosenior’s side winning all three points, and the only person who should shoulder the blame is the man in the away dugout.
It could be just hours before his fate is sealed.